“His craving for alcohol was the equivalent on a low level of the spiritual thirst of our being for wholeness, expressed in medieval language:
the union with God.“
C.G. Jung to Bill Wilson, 1961
Learn how to —
- Practice healthy lifestyle alternatives to addictive behavior.
- Use free will and choice to speed up recovery.
- Enjoy donating your time and energy to a cause-related group. (Examples – environmental, human or animal rights, hunger, poverty, education)
- Express yourself in arts, crafts and hobbies.
- Take advantage of virtually unlimited educational opportunities.
- Treat yourself to healthy pleasures like retreats, massage, nature excursions and travel.
- Use self-soothing techniques to manage anxiety and craving.
- Use a sober community to prevent relapse and build social skills.
- Explore spiritual and metaphysical opportunities like meditation and prayer.
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NOTE
Michael Hoffman has 27 years in recovery. He will support you with the
compassion and knowledge only personal experience can provide.